Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Should Outdated Laws Stay or Should They Go?
Granted, there are few examples of people being convicted of these laws, and they may prove to be hard to enforce, but are they unnecessary? Are they contrary to the public good or just to public opinion? And what are … Continue reading
Concord Gets its Day in Northern Pass Court on Thursday
A panel of Concord officials will testify as a group on Thursday at the state Site Evaluation Committee’s hearings on the Northern Pass Transmission Project. Members of the panel have pre-filed testimony and will be cross-examined by the committee, other intervening parties … Continue reading
Politically Buzzed: Show Impacts and Highlights
Rich talked to Kimberly Morin of NH Political Buzz for Politically Buzzed. Kimberly began by speaking about the impact of the Girard at Large radio show, pointing out some of the stories that Kimberly and Rich have worked together to expose. … Continue reading
Regionalization in Belknap County – a bad idea
A while ago, we heard that the Belknap County Sheriff’s office was begging additional monies from the towns that it was serving for dispatch services. TOWNS PROTEST BELKNAP COUNTY IDEA TO ASSESS FEES FOR DISPATCH SERVICE As Belknap County considers assessing … Continue reading
Planning Board Prepares Zoning Amendment Warrant Article To Permit High Density Housing in All Zones
At the November 8, 2017 Planning Board (PB) meeting, the PB okayed the writing of several amendments to Chapter 133 Henniker Zoning Regulations. Two of these amendments will have significant impact; I.) The Planning Board has authorized the Part Time Town Planer … Continue reading
Steve Bannon on Russia, Republicans, and Collusion
Steve Bannon puts the collusion with Russia story in its proper and humorous context in this 45 second sound bite. | Listen at GraniteGrok.com
Trump voters in N.H. see Trump’s flaws — and still support him
MANCHESTER, N.H. — I wasn’t sure what to expect from a focus group of Donald Trump voters in New Hampshire Wednesday night. CBS News had invited me to watch a panel they gathered for a segment to be aired Sunday … Continue reading
Raymond Official Calls Citizens ‘Clowns’ and Says They are ‘Laughed At’ When Cameras are Off
This morning, Garland Bernie Peer told the citizens of Raymond they are literally laughed at when the cameras are off because they dare to question elected and appointed town officials. The exchange happened on a public Facebook page of a … Continue reading
Rochester state representative asks for city Keno recount
ROCHESTER — A Rochester state representative has asked for a recount of the city’s Keno vote. The ballot question asking whether the game of chance should be allowed in town passed by a single vote. Republican Rep. Matthew Scruton said … Continue reading
Five Important Things to Watch on Election Day in New Hampshire
One year after the 2016 elections resulted in a new governor, U.S. senator, and president, Granite Staters head to the polls to vote on a number of important races and ballot initiatives. Below are five of the most crucial factors … Continue reading